stevenfmurray BSN, EMT-P

stevenfmurray has 13 years experience as a BSN, EMT-P and specializes in Emergency Nursing.

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   How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

   stevenfmurray replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   I think it's what YOU feel is safe. You know your limits. And it's a bit relative. For example, as a paramedic, I have worked 48 hours straight with no time off, gone home for 12, then come back to work for 12+. I can remember weeks where I worke...
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   EMT/Paramedic to Nursing Help

   stevenfmurray replied to Resaur's topic in General Students

   I live in Charleston, SC. 90% is a pretty accurate number. Might be slightly lower, but that's pretty close. Yes, the ambulance bill is expensive, but if you have no intention of paying it, as many people don't, then it's a different story. Many ...
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   EMT/Paramedic to Nursing Help

   stevenfmurray replied to Resaur's topic in General Students

   I have been in EMS since 2002. EMT from 2002 to 2006, and paramedic since 2006. I am now in my second year of nursing school, working as a paramedic on the weekends to pay for everything. If you are considering a 911 system, yes, the burnout rate ...
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   Should I go for the ADN and then BSN, or go straight for BSN?

   stevenfmurray replied to tj87's topic in General Students

   Some great advice has been given in this discussion. Like previous posters have said, look at the time and financial requirements of each program. For example, the BSN program near me is an accelerated one that is 14 months long start to finish. T...
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   Looking for RN-BSN online programs

   stevenfmurray replied to KMRNOCN's topic in Online Learning

   I'm in the same position...comparing the seemingly endless options for RN-BSN programs. I'm just as confused as it sounds like you are. I do know that Univ. of Wyoming's online program seems to be among the cheapest out there at $134/credit hour an...
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   University of Wyoming RN to BSN online pros/cons

   stevenfmurray replied to stevenfmurray's topic in Online Learning

   Anyone else have any other input?
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   University of Wyoming RN to BSN online pros/cons

   stevenfmurray posted a topic in Online Learning

   Most of the info that I've found on this forum about UofW is at least a few years old, so I wanted to start a new discussion. I'm in the second (last) year of my ADN program at a "brick and mortar" school in Charleston, SC and am looking into differe...
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   Best online ADN to BSN program and other questions

   stevenfmurray replied to stevenfmurray's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for the info! I actually looked into Excelsior initially for my RN, but ended up going the "brick-and-mortar" route as I heard that a lot of people don't complete it. A family member that's a CRNA suggested that I go to a physical school as ...
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   Best online ADN to BSN program and other questions

   stevenfmurray replied to stevenfmurray's topic in SRNA

   Anyone?
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    Best online ADN to BSN program and other questions

    stevenfmurray posted a topic in SRNA

    I apologize in advance for this long post.... I am currently in my second year of the ADN program (will finish in Dec 2010) at Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC. I'm doing well in the program and need to start sorting out a plan to complet...